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Fate & Furies: An epic romantic fantasy by Scheuerer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“I always knew you would be the end of me. ”. With darkness cursing the world around her, Althea Zoltaire is desperate for vengeance. But as she hunts Wilder Hawthorne across the kingdoms, brutal secrets begin to unravel. Not knowing what – or who – to trust, Thea and her companions find themselves entwined with a destiny far greater than one man... -
将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratings中博六州被拱手让于外敌,沈泽川受押入京,沦为人人痛打的落水狗。萧驰野闻着味来,不叫别人动手,自己将沈泽川一脚踹成了病秧子,谁知这病秧子回头一口,咬得他鲜血淋漓。两个人从此结下了大梁子,见面必撕咬。. “命运要我一生都守在这里,可这并非是我抉择的那一条路。黄沙淹没了我的手足,我不想再臣服于虚无的命。圣旨救不了我的兵,朝廷喂不饱我的马,我不愿再为此赴命。我要翻过那座山,我要为自己一战。”. -. The Six Prefectures of Zhongbo were ceded away in surrender to the external enemies, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to *a drowning dog loathed and condemned by all... -
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Onyx Cage: Volume I: A Lochlann Feuds Companion Novel by Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison
I had spent a lifetime perfecting the art of planning ahead, accounting for every known variable and a few that were mere speculation. It was necessary, to live the life I had, to do the things I had done and come out on the other side... -
The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 6 by 945
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“I’VE NEVER GIVEN UP ON YOU. .. NOT ONCE. ”. Eui-joon thought he’d moved on with his life, that he’d rid himself of any lingering feelings for Gunwoo. But when Gunwoo appeared after three years of being gone, Eui-joon was surprised at how quickly they fell back into their old relationship... -
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Of the Stars and Sea by Brianna Remus
Of the Stars and Sea is a bingeable rivals-to-lovers Romantasy with sharp-witted banter, page-turning adventure and delectable spicy romance. A traitorous pirate lord. A bounty hunter with a score to settle. And an epic treasure that will grant them both the freedom they desire…unless they destroy each other first. Rowenya Stone is captain of the once fearsome pirate ship, the Trinity... -
Lennon Reborn by Scarlett Cole
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the queen of heart-pounding, sexy, emotional romance Scarlett Cole comes Lennon Reborn, a stunning, shattering rock star romance in the Preload series. Lennon McCartney is not a broken man. Because being broken implies being whole once... -
Onyx Cage: Volume II: A Lochlann Feuds Companion Novel by Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison
Evander thought he could let her go. But when Clan Elk has the princess in their grasp once more, he's about to discover just how far he will go for the sake of his clan. His kingdom. His Lemmikki. *Onyx Volume II picks up with Evander's side of the story for the final two books in The Lochlann Feuds. -
Love Shuttle, Vol. 2 (Love Shuttle) by 임애주
There’s a late bloomer, and then there’s a *late bloomer. * Doyun may be half Omega, but he certainly doesn’t look it: he’s tall, chiseled. .. But the worst of it all is that he’s a full-grown adult male who has yet to go into heat. He doesn’t see the problem, and everyone assumes he’s an Alpha, anyway... -
Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It by Yi Zhu
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe time she is thirteen years old, Sang Zhi secretly has a crush on a man. That man looks cold and sluggish, he can be described as someone that is careless and casual. He frequently comes to her house. One afternoon, he stays at her Ge Ge’s (Older brother, 桑延) room to play a game... -
The Book Of Cin by H.M. Wolfe
IF YOU BELIEVE IN THE GODS, PRAY NOW. THEIR PROTECTION ENDS HERE. At Asrai’s Academy for Orphans, Hyacinth stands at a crossroads. Torn between the safety of the only home she has ever known and leaving it all behind for a chance at a new life—for freedom... -
A Game of Proposals and Parties by Ruby Roe
An extra steamy epilogue to A Game of Hearts and Heists. Find out how Scarlett and Quinn get engaged. -
Golden Stage [黄金台] by 苍梧宾白 (Cang Wu Bin Bai)
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
めぐみとつぐみ 2 [Megumi to Tsugumi 2] by Mitsuru Si, S井ミツル
“ヒートは気合で何とかする”という規定外Ωなつぐみ。. つぐみと衝撃的な出会いをし、次第に惹かれていく不良だけど堅物なαの恵。. デートもするしヒート時の相手もして、順調におつきあいスタート! ! と思いきや、つぐみの空気がちっとも甘くならないと感じる日々。. 一方、情緒のかけらもないつぐみには恵の求愛行動が全く理解できず、. 「好き」という感情にピンとこなくて戸惑うつぐみは、. 恵ごと「消すしかない」と鉄パイプを手に殴り込みーー! ? 前途多難、どうなるふたりの恋! !? 待望の親世代エピソード、馴れ初めラブ話が描かれたスピンオフ作品. 「くろじとはるつぐ」も同時収録! !! 不良なぼっちゃんα×ド直球狂犬Ωの青春ラブコメ. 本能には抗えない、でもそれだけじゃない。. ふたりの距離がじわじわ近づく、待望の第2弾!Categorized as:
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Cursed Evermore by Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI live on borrowed time. Every thirty days, my world resets. My memories vanish, and the curse begins again, erasing every new memory I've made. I remember who I am, who my family are, and the day my father disappeared in Gryffyn Forest, taking the truth with him. Everything else vanishes with the new moon. Desperate to break the curse, I cast a forbidden blood spell beneath the Phantom Moon... -
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Taste of Thorns by Hannah Haze
Return to the dangerous halls of Firestone Academy, where romance burns as fiercely as magic, and threats lurk around every corner. The truth may come at a price but I’m more than willing to pay it. Secrets have been spilled and forces unveiled. I’m stronger than I ever imagined and beginning to believe that fate has bound me to these powerful men for a reason. To expose the truth... -
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Off-Limits Dragon by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA scarred warrior, a sweet virgin, and new dangers. Zat'an was the esteemed Second to the Al'fa, but he forfeited both his position and his stature after losing in arena combat to another Zmaj. Abigail still sees in him a sexy, veteran warrior and wants him, scars and all. She's saved herself for her "One" and knows it's Zat'an. Yet, each time she reaches out, he pushes her away... -
Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
Left to Burn by Nikki Stavros
“If you can hear me, I’m coming for you. I will paint Ezuria in your blood. ”. Theia would sacrifice anything for her kingdom. She’d give her magic, her sword, and even her life. It's what she was raised for, after all. It’s only a matter of time. When a night out ends in her being captured by rebels, her time may be up... -
Revenge of the Forgotten by Dany Crooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s cursed to forget. He remembers everything. Vega Caelum's life has always felt like a long string of bad luck. When she finally hits rock bottom, a stranger sits beside her in a rundown bar and changes the course of her life forever. There are memories, people, and a dawning rebellion waiting for her a realm away... -
Humility by Brooklyn Cross
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe already took everything from me, but now he's back and won't take no for an answer. In a tale as old as time, a mafia princess fell in love with the wrong boy, or in my case, boys. I am Jasmine Isabella Falcone, and I grew up knowing that I needed to be on my guard from the snakes around me. But, even knowing that, I still fell in love with Angelo Esposito and Dario Lombardi...Categorized as:
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黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
The Fallen World by Laura Thalassa
The complete three book bundle of The Fallen World trilogy. ***This is not an additional novel to the series; this is an omnibus of it. ***. In the future, the world is at war. For the last decade, King Lazuli of the Eastern Empire has systematically taken over the world...Categorized as:
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Beautiful Submission by Ivy Wild
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsXavier:. My truth is control. My truth is that good is rewarded. and that bad is punished. Aubrey Knight thought she could disrupt my business. and get away with it. But, she was sorely mistaken. So, when her father lost the election. and came to me begging for money I struck a deal. The little brat would serve as collateral until the loan was repaid. She thinks she can test me. How laughable...Categorized as:
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Squire Derel by Rachel Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fires of war and death, she'll make her own destiny. Ana Derel was never meant to be a knight protector. She was never meant to be a squire. She was supposed to marry well, and raise sons who would become knight protectors. Ana had other plans. After years of hard work, Squire Ana Derel has earned the respect of her peers. She's a crack shot, and lethal with a blade... -
Claimed by the Irish Wolf Shifter by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs soon as he sees her, he knows she is destined to be his. .. Irish mobster Aiden Killanney is hiding a dark secret, but it’s time to reveal it when he sets eyes on the woman who is destined to be his mate. .. for life. The only problem? She’s his best friend’s daughter. Aisling O’Connor is sick of living in her father’s shadow and longing to explore life. She’s never even had a boyfriend... -
Branches of Betrayal by Sarah James
The sequel to the explosive, enemies-to-lovers dark romance novel Seeds of Sorrow. Loosely inspired by the Hades and Persephone myth. Peyton Dimitra is no longer a good girl. She was ruined the second she met Hadina Adis. After her life imploded and a lifetime of secrets were uncovered, Peyton found herself running from her problems...Categorized as:
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City of Ruin by Lindsey Pogue
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Collector is coming. Centuries ago, the skies turned black. For 300 years, Londoners survived in the dank, underground tunnels of the city, until a stranger from a faraway land offered to save them. Though it wasn't without cost . . . and he has come to collect... -
Crushing on the Billionaire by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s impossible, but there he is, walking across the street… toward me. Luke Hart, the tech billionaire and my crush. Is this a dream come true or a dream I will wake from? The man I’ve crushed on since I was a lonely kid, obsessed with programming, says he’s chosen me for a programming opportunity. Good things don’t happen to people like me. There’s no way this is real...Categorized as:
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Genius (CENTURIES) by TheBibicalSinner
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You want me to be a genius or do you want me to fuck you? ". • • •. The Alexandrettia is the finest school in the state, known for producing the smartest, and most talented kids in America. 21 year old keen painter Mia Hanson managed to get a spot. She worked her whole life to get inside, to see the hallowed halls her biggest idols once walked through...Categorized as:
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The House Of Grenville: A Deliciously Dark, Fantasy Romance. by B. Green
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYour new, spicy Dark Fantasy obsession is here. Power, corruption, immorality. Louisa Garrick wants nothing more than her father out of prison and her family back together again. So when she’s offered a scholarship at Britains most prestigious university, she takes it without question... -
The Claw and the Crowned by Sarah M. Cradit
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFreedom is her desire. Vengeance is his price. Slip into this scintillating tale of a young royal whose loyalty is torn between the prince she was sold to and the tempestuous knight determined to ruin her. Imryll is unfit to be a princess. Everyone has always told her so... -
Hearts Held by Barbed Wire by Deanne Dietz
Brielle Holberry finds herself in a complicated mess when she moves to a new city to scrub herself of her past. Though she becomes the nurse to the notorious Afton 'Adders'. The family has earned their name throughout Lockham, England, for being ruthless Peaky Blinders. Her circumstances turn grave as she falls into the crosshairs of Everett Afton, and he refuses to let his newfound obsession go... -
Dawn of Fate and Valor by Lucinda Dark, Rebecca Grey
Born a royal heir. Fallen from grace. Born as the daughter of the Saintess Queen, now my hands are soaked in blood. I am a killer. I am Awakened. I am a Queen without a throne. Against the wishes of my escort guard, Solomon, I must seek the aid from the kingdom of my betrayer. As the connection between Solomon and I soars to new heights, one thing is becoming incredibly clear…...Categorized as:
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Baby, It's Hot Inside: A Collection of Four Steamy Holiday Rom-Coms by Kat Baxter
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter, brings you a collection of four of her laugh-out-loud, steamy small-town holiday stories. Craving some small-town holiday shenanigans? From tree decorating to candy canes, this collection is hot enough to warm your heart and curl your toes...Categorized as:
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Sagittarius by Gemma James
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTatum Harding. Resident pilot. A man of surprises. Self-proclaimed voyeur. At the monthly dinner with the Brotherhood, he reveals his gift—a trip to Los Angeles, where I’m scheduled to debut as a designer at the Fashion Festival. To sweeten the deal, he allows me a plus-one. Sebastian is my only choice, but there’s just one condition. Tatum wants to watch...Categorized as:
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Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKing Harpax’s decision to marry the son of his defeated enemy was only meant to punish and humiliate a disobedient neighboring kingdom. Yet as he and the reluctant new addition to his harem begin getting to know each other, things start changing between them. But being a cruel king comes with its downsides...Categorized as:
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Beauty, Inc. by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGetting won in a poker game – not the foundation of a solid relationship. Brilliant chemist, Belle Belleterre’s trying to save his father’s cosmetic business, while his alcoholic old man gambles Belle away to the beast of the beauty industry, Magnus Strong. Belle wants to despise his biggest competitor, he really does...Categorized as:
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In Allegiance by Kate Islay
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrapped between loyalty to his king and his longing for home, Mathias finally gains what he most wants: home and peace. But when the king gifts him with a personal slave from a conquered princedom, he can't foresee the rippling effects that follow. As Reve struggles to come to terms with his new station in a foreign land, he still hopes to reclaim what he and his family have lost... -
Thorn in His Side by Helen Juliet
The last thing beautiful, inexperienced Joshua Bellamy wants is an arranged marriage with the terrifying Darius Legrand. But if Joshua wants to save himself and his family from being thrown onto the streets by Darius’s father, he has no choice... -
Wicked Truths by Lila Sharp
Rated: 3.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMaking a deal with the brutal leader of a rival mafia group was the last thing I wanted. But being forced to live with him? That's even worse. .. Sebastian Amato is everything I've been taught to hate. As the daughter of an Irish mobster, I know better than to trust an Italian mafioso. And when he offers me blood money to betray my family? I slam the door in his face... -
My Dark Prince by Amanda Keen
Rated: 3.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInvisible until needed…that’s me. But when the city’s more powerful man sees me, everything changes. Forced to live in the shadows, I’ve been the go-to girl for the thankless tasks no one else wants. My dreams take a backseat, buried under obligations. But all that changes one fateful night at the Luminary Soirée...Categorized as:
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